Value Added Tax (VAT) is one of the most misunderstood—and most important—tax obligations for online businesses operating in or selling to the European Union. From my experience working with founders, startups, and remote-first companies, EU VAT often becomes a problem only after a business has already started scaling. By that point, mistakes can be expensive. … Read more
Artificial intelligence is no longer reserved for big tech companies or well-funded startups. Across the European Union, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly using AI to automate operations, reach customers more effectively, and compete on a global scale. From my perspective, this shift represents one of the most important economic transformations for European small … Read more
When founders think about startup funding, Silicon Valley often dominates the conversation. However, from my experience working closely with European startups, the EU offers one of the most diverse and founder-friendly funding ecosystems in the world. Between generous public grants, a fast-maturing venture capital scene, and flagship programs like Horizon Europe, startups in the EU … Read more
Starting a business in the European Union as a non-EU founder can feel complex at first, but from my experience working with international entrepreneurs, it is absolutely achievable with the right planning. The EU offers access to over 450 million consumers, a stable legal framework, and some of the world’s most innovation-friendly ecosystems. In this … Read more